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. 2017 Jun 7;12(6):e0178073. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0178073

Table 1. A priori and emergent codes based on the pre-meeting inputs.

A priori codes for thematic analysis–including subordinate themes
A Work with stakeholders who are ready for implementation–nationally, in-facility
B Include all stakeholders–professional associations, UN health agencies, maternal/neonatal, public/private
C Make a national plan including the Ministry of Health–accommodating new inputs/unforeseen changes, realistic and phased
D Designate leadership for carrying out the national plan
E Define the role of stakeholders clearly–site x time, small-scale partnerships, collaboration to avoid compartmentalization
F Have a system for accountability that is transparent to all parties–nationally, in-facility
G Establish a system for training–train-the-trainer-and-provider cascade, fidelity, coverage, adaptation of materials, integration of maternal/neonatal content, video
H Conduct training in-facility–local ownership, prioritized content, high staff coverage
I Conduct low-dose, high-frequency practice–tailored to needs, incentivized, self-evaluation checklists, video
J Identify a local champion in-facility
K Introduce programs (or content) into pre-service curricula
L Support a facility-based improvement process using HBS/HMS outcome/process measures–flexible leadership, various sources of materials, content based on needs
M Build a reliable supply chain/procurement/maintenance/reprocessing system
N Encourage community participation/mobilization–awareness/advocacy, family training for out-of-facility births and essential newborn care
O Collect data on core set of outcomes
P Align national health registry data and facility-based data collection
Q Utilize data for guiding improvement and budgeting
R Enact policies/regulations supporting high-quality care–training, commodities, facilities, personnel
S Budget at all levels to support high-quality care
Emergent codes
1 Integration
a-between Ministry of Health, educational bodies, professional associations and hands-on workforce
b-between maternal and neonatal domains at all process steps from readiness to funding to planning/stakeholder roles, training, practice (integrated scenarios), data
c-health facilities and community–prenatal care, in-facility care, community follow-up
d-regionalized care–how to get advanced help, time to advanced care, public and private facilities
2 Empowerment of provider, pregnant woman, family